Management of Oro-facial Cleft in Nigeria: Review of One Centre Experience.

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dc.contributor.authorJames, O.
dc.contributor.authorAdekunle, A.A.
dc.contributor.authorAdamson, O.O.
dc.contributor.authorAgbogidi, O.F.
dc.contributor.authorAdeyemo, W.L.
dc.contributor.authorButali, A.
dc.contributor.authorLadeinde, A.L.
dc.contributor.authorOgunlewe, M.O.
dc.date.accessioned2021-01-11T13:26:10Z
dc.date.available2021-01-11T13:26:10Z
dc.date.issued2020-12-23
dc.descriptionRetrospective studyen_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are among the most common craniofacial developmental abnormalities worldwide and a significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify patterns of patient presentation, treatment approaches, and changes in our overall cleft care service between 2007 and 2019. Methods and Methodology: A retrospective review of patients managed at a tertiary health facility in Nigeria of all OFC cases operated between 2007 and 2019 was done using the postintervention data retrieved from the Smile Train database. Data of all OFC cases operated within the period were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Descriptive statistics were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0. Results: A total number of 740 OFC surgeries were performed in 565 patients, consisting of 269 females (48.2%) and 289 males (51.8%). The majority (63%) of the patients presented before the age of 2 years. Thirty‑seven percent presented with cleft lip and alveolus, 27.1% with cleft palate only, and 36.7% with cleft lip, alveolus, and palate. Primary cleft lip repair was the most performed surgery (n = 320, 43.2%), the mean age at repair was 2.1 years. Since 2017, additional services such as speech therapy, mixed dentition orthodontics, and nutritional support were added to services provided to our cleft patients. Fifteen patients have undergone speech assessment and three have completed speech treatment. Eight patients have undergone mixed dentition stage orthodontic treatment. Discussion: Our services have evolved from simply providing surgical care to comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary team approach and provision of a wide range of services including nutritional counseling, pediatric care, orthodontic services, and speech therapy. We believe these will improve the overall well‑being of our patients while we continue to improve on services based on clinical research outcomes.en_US
dc.identifier.citation. James O, Adekunle AA, Adamson OO, Agbogidi OF, Adeyemo WL, Butali A, Ladeinde AL, Ogunlewe MO. Management of Oro-facial Cleft in Nigeria: Review of One Centre Experience. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2020:10:434-438.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9093
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer - Medknowen_US
dc.subjectCleft palateen_US
dc.subjectOrofacial cleftsen_US
dc.subjectCleft managementen_US
dc.subjectCleft lipen_US
dc.titleManagement of Oro-facial Cleft in Nigeria: Review of One Centre Experience.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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